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What is a hormonal imbalance? Puberty, pregnancy, and aging are examples of hormone levels that naturally fluctuate throughout your life. Research shows that a hormonal imbalance can have a significant impact on metabolism which can lead to notable weight gain. Hormones play an integral role in maintaining many of the important processes within the body....

Things to know about chickenpox Readers Comments 56 Share Your Story What does chickenpox look like? Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes shingles. Chickenpox is highly contagious and spreads by closeness and contact with someone with chickenpox. The incubation period is about 14 to 21 days after contact with the virus....

Receding hairline A receding hairline is a type of hair loss affecting both men and women. A receding hairline is a type of hair loss affecting both men and women. As the name suggests, a receding hairline causes hair loss along the hairline. This is different from the overall thinning hair and bald spots that may...

Brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system or CNS. Brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system or CNS. These tumors arise within the skull or the spinal canal (the column that encloses the spinal cord). A spinal tumor is also called an intradural tumor and is an uncontrolled growth of cells...

What is a brain tumor? A brain tumor is an abnormal cell growth in the brain. You can't feel a brain tumor directly because the brain and skull have no nerve endings. You can't feel a brain tumor directly because the brain and skull have no nerve endings. The lack of nerve endings means that...

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects reproductive-aged women. Having PCOS does not mean natural conception is impossible. PCOS is common and treatable for women with fertility issues. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects reproductive-aged women. About 5%–10% of women from ages of 15–44 have PCOS.  It is a condition in which...

The shape of the face is the result of bone structure and genetics. The shape of the face is the result of bone structure and genetics. Both are hard to change. However, rest assured, there are ways to alter the face a little, sharpen those features and look glamorous. A few common ways are: Working...

Carcinoid tumor definition and facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Carcinoid tumors may be cancerous or benign and form largely in the lungs and gut. The clinical course of these cancers is often indolent with 5-year survival approaching 75%. Carcinoid tumors are rare tumors that develop from hormone-producing cells called enterochromaffin cells that occur throughout the...

What facts should I know about asthma? Picture of a girl with asthma using an inhaler by iStock What is asthma? Asthma is a clinical syndrome of chronic airway inflammation characterized by recurrent, reversible, airway obstruction. Airway inflammation also leads to airway hyperreactivity, which causes airways to narrow in response to various stimuli. Who is...

Campomelic dysplasia is a severe disorder that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system. This condition is often life-threatening in newborns. Signs and Symptoms The term "campomelic" comes from Greek, meaning "bent limb." Affected individuals are typically born with bowing of the long bones in the legs, and they are occasionally born with bowing in...